Patterns and outcome of acute poisoning among children in rural Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The burden of poisoning among children is largely underexplored in rural Sri Lanka. This study describes the patterns of demographic characteristics, poison related factors, clinical management and outcome following acute poisoning among children (9 months- 12 years) in rural Sri Lanka. METHOD:This hospital based multi-center study included Anuradhapura Teaching hospital, Polonnaruwa District General hospital, and 34 regional hospitals within Regional Director of Health Services in North Central province of Sri Lanka. The study assessed clinical profiles, poison related factors, clinical management, complications, harmful first aid practices, reasons for delayed management, complications and outcomes following acute poisoning over 7 years. RESULTS:Among 1621 children with acute

SUBMITTER: Dayasiri MBKC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6098835 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature